We're available 24/7. Call us anytime. (888) 552-6760
(888) 552-6760 SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT

Issac Benjamin Paz,

Surgical Oncologist

Biography photo
Location
Duarte Comprehensive Cancer Center
1500 East Duarte Road
Duarte, CA 91010
South Pasadena
209 Fair Oaks Avenue
South Pasadena, CA 91030
Specialties
Breast Surgical Oncology
Gastroenterology
Surgical Oncology
Education
Medical school:
Board Certifications

  • American Board of Surgery

Degrees

  • 1985, Masters in General Surgery, with honors, Universidad Catolica de Chile

  • 1981, M.D., with honors, Universidad de Chile

Fellowship

  • 1990-1993, Fellow, Surgical oncology, City of Hope, Duarte, CA

Residency

  • 1989-1990, Chief resident, general surgery, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ

  • 1985-1989, Resident, general surgery, University of Arizona, Tuczon, AZ

  • 1984-1985, Chief resident, general surgery, Universidad Catolica De Chile, Santiago

  • 1982-1984, Resident, general surgery, Universidad Catolica De Chile, Santiago

  • 1980-1981, Rotating intern, Universidad de Chile, Hospital Salvador

  • 1979-1982, Intern, Emergency unit of the Chilean Air Force Hospital

  • 1976-1982, Intern and student clerk, Emergency unit of the Hospital Salvador

Professional Experience

  • 2018-present, Vice Chair, Clinical Affairs, City of Hope, Duarte CA

  • 2014-2018, Medical Director of Value Based Oncology Care, City of Hope Medical Foundation, Duarte, California

  • 2011-present, Clinical Professor, Division of Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery, City of Hope, Duarte, CA

  • 2009-2011, Executive Medical Director of Community Practice Sites, City of Hope Medical Group, Duarte, CA

  • 2008-2011, Vice Chair, Department of Surgery, City of Hope, Duarte, CA

  • 2005-2008, Acting Chair, Department of Surgery, City of Hope, Duarte, CA

  • 2004-2007, Chief, Division of General Oncologic Surgery, City of Hope, Duarte, CA

  • 2001-2005, Vice Chair, Department of Surgery, City of Hope Duarte, CA

  • 2000-2011, Co-director, Breast Cancer Program, City of Hope, Duarte, CA

  • 2000-2011, Medical Director, City of Hope Women’s Center, Duarte, CA

  • 1998-2004, President, City of Hope Medical Group

  • 1998-2003, Section Head, Division of General Oncologic Surgery, City of Hope, Duarte, CA
    1992-present, Staff surgeon, Department of Surgery, City of Hope, South Pasadena, CA

Academic Appointments
  • Vice Chair, Clinical Affairs
  • Clinical Professor, Division of Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery
About Me
The main objective of cancer treatment is to help people to live and achieve their dreams.
Patients offer high praise of I. Benjamin Paz, M.D., for his surgical skills and his compassionate care.

At City of Hope since 1990, Dr. Paz is renowned for his expertise in breast cancer, gastrointestinal and rectal cancers, and tumors involving the bone and soft tissues. He specializes in minimally invasive surgery and has developed one of the leading centers for minimally invasive surgery in oncology in California.

Dr. Paz received his medical degree in Chile and received further training at University of Arizona.

Dr. Paz has also served as vice chair of the Department of Surgery at City of Hope, where he has helped to expand the program dramatically and develop a number of patient-focused, multidisciplinary clinics.
Patient ratings
Star ratings and comments are only available for medical, radiation and gynecologic oncologists. Gynecologic surgical offerings are not included at this time due to a different survey tool required to evaluate these services. CTCA uses a validated Press Ganey® survey, which captures patient experience feedback for the primary oncology services of chemotherapy and radiation therapy at our comprehensive care and research centers. Following industry best practice, star ratings and comments are only published for physicians with a minimum of 30 completed patient surveys.